X61 Tablet lid won't stay

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X61 Tablet lid won't stay

#1 Post by RRHODY » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:14 am

Is there any way to increase the tension so the screen stays in place?

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Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay

#2 Post by fleming164 » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:35 am

RRHODY wrote:Is there any way to increase the tension so the screen stays in place?
I believe that the only way to do this is to replace the hinges. (Please correct me if I'm wrong anyone)
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Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay

#3 Post by RRHODY » Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:34 am

If so, that would mean a significant dismantle; so I hope it is not the case.

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#4 Post by RealBlackStuff » Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:45 am

If you prefer, just pay for shipping and send me the laptop and parts, and I'll do it for you for free.
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#5 Post by RRHODY » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:05 pm

That's a very kind offer, but I may just buy a different unit instead of the cost of repair. Thanks anyway.

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#6 Post by RealBlackStuff » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:25 pm

$14.49 for a new hinge (plus ca. $20.- for shipping an X61T both ways) beats a new laptop any time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-IBM-Lenovo- ... 0343262288
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#7 Post by RRHODY » Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:22 am

You are correct in doing the math, but there is something to be said for "moving up the ladder" to a better unit, rather than money into an older unit. Again, thanks for the generous offer.

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#8 Post by Cigarguy » Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:52 am

At least you'll be able to sell the old girl. She's still very capable.

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Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay

#9 Post by RRHODY » Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:37 pm

ROGER that

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